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Lomotil overdose


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Definition

Lomotil is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea. Lomotil overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.


Alternative Names

Diphenoxylate with atropine overdose; Atropine with diphenoxylate overdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Lomotil contains two drugs:

  • Atropine
  • Diphenoxylate (a narcotic)

Where Found
  • Lofene
  • Logen
  • Lomanate
  • Lomotil
  • Lonox

Note: This list may not include all sources of lomotil.



Review Date: 01/21/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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